East's astronomers plan for solar eclipse
Astronomers from Cambridge University are traveling to northern Spain and the Faroe Islands to observe the upcoming total solar eclipse. In the UK, a partial eclipse will be visible, prompting numerous local watch parties across the East of England. The event will be livestreamed by the European Space Agency and is the most significant solar eclipse for the UK until 2090.
- ▪Dr. Matt Bothwell of Cambridge University and Jonathan Clough of the Cambridge Astronomical Association are heading to Spain and the Faroe Islands respectively to see the total eclipse.
- ▪A 14‑year‑old junior ambassador for UK Astronomy is organizing a local viewing event with telescopes and solar glasses in Northampton.
- ▪Several astronomical societies across the East of England have scheduled partial‑eclipse viewing events at parks, observatories, and community halls.
- ▪The partial eclipse will cover more than 90% of the Sun in parts of the UK, making it the most extensive since 1999.
- ▪The total eclipse will be visible in Spain, Portugal, Iceland and Greenland, while the ESA will livestream the event online.
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East's astronomers plan for solar eclipseImage source, MATT BOTHWELLImage caption, Dr Matt Bothwell plans to experience the solar eclipse from northern Spain ByJoanna Taylor and Katy PrickettPublished1 minute agoCambridge has been facing an "astronomer exodus" this summer as they have travelled abroad to see Wednesday evening's total solar eclipse, according to an astrophysicist.Dr Matt Bothwell, from Cambridge University's Institute of Astronomy, is among many stargazers heading to northern Spain, which is due to experience the full blackout on Wednesday evening.Meanwhile, Jonathan Clough, vice chairman of the Cambridge Astronomical Association, is heading north on a cruise to the Faroe Islands in the hope of seeing the total eclipse, the Northern Lights and the Perseid meteor shower all…
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